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Luís Castilho has over 15 years of hands-on experience in the field and has worked in Top Tier 1 firms and Big4 consultancy firms for almost 10 years, with a more recent passage by the Government. In January 2025 Luís launched his own law firm, called CASTILHO. CASTILHO is more than just a law firm. It’s a Partner in Tax, Family, and Corporate Law that aims to deliver straightforward advice, with zero jargon and a refreshingly approachable style. Luís started out as...

Rosana Maria de Freitas Rodrigues is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Transportation Law. Rosana Maria, who practices law in Lisbon, Portugal, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rosana Maria is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paulo da Rocha Pichel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Tax Law. Paulo, who practices law in Porto, Portugal, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paulo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Luiz Augusto Teixeira de Freitas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Tax Law. Luiz Augusto, who practices law in Lisbon, Portugal, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Luiz Augusto is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nelson Raposo Bernardo is the managing partner and head of the firm’s Banking and Projects practices, along with strong expertise in Corporate and M&A; Capital markets; Project finance; Private equity; Energy; Corporate restructuring and Corporate finance and Arbitration. Nelson has more than 25 years of international experience in high-profile and complex operations and has been involved in multiple transactions in Portugal and abroad. Some of his recent transactions include advisi...

Rui Resende is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative Law. Rui, who practices law in Lisbon, Portugal, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rui is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ana Sofia Catarino is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Ana Sofia, who practices law in Lisbon, Portugal, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ana Sofia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

António started his career at the European Commission (DG Development) in Brussels in 1997 and in 1999 he joined Arthur Andersen (Deloitte after the merger in 2002) as a tax adviser of its Lisbon office Tax Department. He also developed his professional skills as a tax lawyer in two of the most important law firms of the Iberian Peninsula, Cuatrecasas (2005-2006) and Garrigues (2006-2011). In November 2011 he joined Baker Tilly as a Tax Partner and Oporto office Lead Partner. Ant&oacut...

Hugo is a Partner of VCA since 2010, coordinating and running the Litigation and Labour Departments. Hugo has large experience in matters of international, civil, commercial, criminal and administrative litigation, mass litigation especially on issues related to consumption, arbitration, credits recovery, bankruptcy, labour law and labour disputes. Hugo also accompanies various collective labour contracts and the respective negotiation processes. Practice Areas Labour Dispute Resolution (Civi...

Paulo de Moura Marques is an AAMM founding partner and head of the public law practice with around 20 years' experience in legal practice. He is known for his experience and expertise in all fields of public law and administrative litigation and arbitration. Renowned for his professional merit and leadership and negotiation skills, he is recommended by the main international directories - Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500. He is closely involved in the largest, most complex transactions re...